Great review! I had a 2016 R3, then I got the 2017 R6 It’s a masterpiece machine, but! a very uncomfortable bike for long rides! The MT-03 looks like it will be a perfect second bike for me! Specially for log rides!
Absolutely! The R6 is in my opinion the king of the 600 class supersports, a masterpiece in race machines, but definitely not the best bike for long rides hahaha
Alex not only for the bigenner it's for the senior citizen about on their age 60 yrs old wants to avail and drive this kind of motor bike and enjoy the remaining days on their life , you know life is too short bro
You prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost the password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Kyng Joe Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Great video!! Have you have a chance to try the Honda CB 300R? If so, any opinion of the CB over the MT or vice versa? I am an older rider looking at this category and looking for a light, easy to handle bike. I know that the CB is much lighter but is it too light and does the single engine make it a disadvantage over the MT. I used to own an R3 and loved it so I know what the engine is capable of and I have heard that the MT suspension is setup a little better for every day riding. Thoughts?
I wonder if they will put a slipper clutch on the 2021 model. (Anyone know?) It's the only thing holding me off on this bike. I really don't want to get the Kawi due to its design language.. but its got more HP,CC and a slipper clutch.
Not sure if they would or not, Yamaha may not find it a necessary thing on a "smaller" bike aimed at a price point, but then again if Kawasaki did it obviously it's not that costly to add haha. We will see!
I have one, 2020 model, that here, in Brazil, is the older one. I think you don´t really need a slipper clutch in this 321 cc displacement motor. When I tested MT 07 last week, I realized the desirable effects of it when you downshift, but in a matter of minutes, I was adapted.
@@luiz576 Thank Luiz, I ended up getting a 2019 mt07 in the same color. I agree and its probably best I learn these things without the help of the bike so I can be a better rider.
Great review. When Alex is reviewing a bike I always want to hear that it has "a buttery smooth" transmission. Seems like a great bike and a consideration if I find the right deal. Still thinking I may need to hold out a year or so and get an RE Continental GT. We'll see. In the meantime I will just soak up the info from Alex's reviews. If you are new to Alex's youtube videos I encourage you to like and subscribe for great info, especially if you are new to motorcycling.
Thanks Eric! If you like the riding position on the conti GT then the MT03 will definitely feel different hahaha, I like them both but very different feeling bikes for sure!
@@AlexSimmons11c no doubt. I have had both a standard bike and a kawasaki gpz. I think either the Continental GT or a standard would be fine. I have sat on some cruisers and don't think that seating position would work for me. I like the look of some cruisers and used it seems there are some good deals on cruisers,but I just don't like the position. I do like the riding position of a standard, cafe, or sport bike.
I recently saw a used 2020 MT03 with 1200 miles on it for sale at a dealer about 40 miles away from me for only 3999. It has got me thinking maybe I just buy a small bike instead of waiting to save up or take on the cost of a new RE 650. I am just not sure I could be happy with a small "beginner" bike. I will be curious to see the review and perhaps if one closer to me is for sale I will take it for a test drive if I can. I went to a local Honda dealer that has been in business for at least 50 years and they do not allow test rides, unless you have your own motorcycle insurance. I need to check out some other dealers.
Yeah you've mentioned before the "no test rides without your own insurance" deal...that sucks! I just rode the MT-03 at a dealer without needing it...it really helps sell bikes when people can ride them and understand whether it will work or not! Let me know what you think after tmrw morning's video, I think it's a cool bike :-)
Thanks for a pretty good review Alex, but your "jiggly pointy hand thing" is really very distracting and ultimately annoying. It adds nothing to and in fact detracts from the delivery of the good information and thoughts you have. Also, please slow your delivery down - you speak way to fast! Considering getting one of these very soon (downsizing from a 1200 cc bike) Keep up the good work though...
As twice owner of an R3 first was a 2015 now a 2019/2020. I’m not sure if a naked/street fighter MT/R3 works? I’m courteous to see how Alex feels about it. I loved my first one so much I bought another but a street fighter version?
absolutely. I take mine on 4+ hour rides and when I get home I still want to ride more. Just be wary of long highway/interstate rides because as a naked bike, it has the same weakness to wind that all nakeds do. Other than that you can throw some saddle bags on it and have a blast!
If I'm gonna drop 5 grand or so on something I am not about having it fail on me unless I fucked something up. For me, the Duke 390 just plain isnt an option. It's a cool bike though not gonna lie.
Hell I have no idea haha, I just got off the bike and pulled my helmet off, and it was very hot outside...so it's either sweat or some other debris. Thanks for pointing it out haha...I generally don't focus much on what I personally look like so much as the content delivered, so I tend to not even see things like that.
@@AlexSimmons11c I do the same thing Brother. Amazing Video. I am thinking about getting an MT-03 so your video was very helpful. Subscribed with notifications turned on.
I'm 186cm I own one it fits my legs perfectly but I have short legs for my height. Go sit on one for a while at a dealership and see if you fit under the tank shoulders.
I am 5'9" and it fits me like a glove, I think it would fit fine for a 6'3" guy but your knees won't be as comfy as mine haha. Go sit on one and try it out see what you think
It can't touch the 390 duke, but no small bike can! If you want to do wheelies, slides etc. with authority buy the duke! If you know your shit and you want to thrash it within an inch of it's life.......buy the duke!
I prefer confident reliability. All I had to do on my starter yammy 125 was to change the spark plug. If this can do a 100 and be calm at 70 that's all you need on a naked, unless it's dry windless Arizona.
Just bought one myself! Can’t wait to pick it up :)
Hell yes!
Just bought one of these for my wife as a beginners bike. She loves it and her skill level / confidence is growing by the day. Thanks for the review!
Awesome Tindog! Thanks for watching, ride safe!
Great review man. Strongly considering this for my first bike! Thanks!
Great review! I had a 2016 R3, then I got the 2017 R6 It’s a masterpiece machine, but! a very uncomfortable bike for long rides! The MT-03 looks like it will be a perfect second bike for me! Specially for log rides!
Absolutely! The R6 is in my opinion the king of the 600 class supersports, a masterpiece in race machines, but definitely not the best bike for long rides hahaha
Alex not only for the bigenner it's for the senior citizen about on their age 60 yrs old wants to avail and drive this kind of motor bike and enjoy the remaining days on their life , you know life is too short bro
wow! Now we get previews of coming attractions.
Hahaha only because I know a few of you have been waiting for this one
Hoping to get one of these next spring once I get my bike Learners.
You prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Max Nelson Instablaster =)
@Kyng Joe Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Kyng Joe It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thanks so much you saved my ass :D
@Max Nelson Happy to help xD
I need one to commute in town. Small enough to make it easy to park in tight garages.
Great video!! Have you have a chance to try the Honda CB 300R? If so, any opinion of the CB over the MT or vice versa? I am an older rider looking at this category and looking for a light, easy to handle bike. I know that the CB is much lighter but is it too light and does the single engine make it a disadvantage over the MT. I used to own an R3 and loved it so I know what the engine is capable of and I have heard that the MT suspension is setup a little better for every day riding. Thoughts?
Thanks for the review. Have you ridden the Z400? If so, thoughts between the two? Thks!
Thanks Alex! Was wondering how you felt about MT 👍
So far I like it a lot in case no one could tell hahaha
solid review!
Many Thanks.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
Good review, thanks! Lots of hand action in the frame tho. I might prefer to just see the bike without the hand. Love your content!
Awesome video. I have the 2020 R3!
Awesome to hear it!
Excellent Review Alex good looking bike too 👍🏼
Thanks JJV!
How does it compare to the Honda CB300R?
I think that comparison video literally came out this morning haha, should be on my channel now so you should be able to see my thoughts on that!
I love my mt03
Very informative, good review.
Have you ridden the z400 2020? If so what you think in comparison? I don’t know if I want this or that for my first bike, hard choice 😆
I wonder if they will put a slipper clutch on the 2021 model. (Anyone know?) It's the only thing holding me off on this bike. I really don't want to get the Kawi due to its design language.. but its got more HP,CC and a slipper clutch.
Not sure if they would or not, Yamaha may not find it a necessary thing on a "smaller" bike aimed at a price point, but then again if Kawasaki did it obviously it's not that costly to add haha. We will see!
I have one, 2020 model, that here, in Brazil, is the older one. I think you don´t really need a slipper clutch in this 321 cc displacement motor. When I tested MT 07 last week, I realized the desirable effects of it when you downshift, but in a matter of minutes, I was adapted.
@@luiz576 Thank Luiz, I ended up getting a 2019 mt07 in the same color. I agree and its probably best I learn these things without the help of the bike so I can be a better rider.
Great review. When Alex is reviewing a bike I always want to hear that it has "a buttery smooth" transmission. Seems like a great bike and a consideration if I find the right deal. Still thinking I may need to hold out a year or so and get an RE Continental GT. We'll see. In the meantime I will just soak up the info from Alex's reviews. If you are new to Alex's youtube videos I encourage you to like and subscribe for great info, especially if you are new to motorcycling.
Thanks Eric! If you like the riding position on the conti GT then the MT03 will definitely feel different hahaha, I like them both but very different feeling bikes for sure!
@@AlexSimmons11c no doubt. I have had both a standard bike and a kawasaki gpz. I think either the Continental GT or a standard would be fine. I have sat on some cruisers and don't think that seating position would work for me. I like the look of some cruisers and used it seems there are some good deals on cruisers,but I just don't like the position. I do like the riding position of a standard, cafe, or sport bike.
Will it match the 390 duke for wheelies, slides, speeds, and coolness? Luv these small bikes!
I recently saw a used 2020 MT03 with 1200 miles on it for sale at a dealer about 40 miles away from me for only 3999. It has got me thinking maybe I just buy a small bike instead of waiting to save up or take on the cost of a new RE 650. I am just not sure I could be happy with a small "beginner" bike. I will be curious to see the review and perhaps if one closer to me is for sale I will take it for a test drive if I can. I went to a local Honda dealer that has been in business for at least 50 years and they do not allow test rides, unless you have your own motorcycle insurance. I need to check out some other dealers.
Yeah you've mentioned before the "no test rides without your own insurance" deal...that sucks! I just rode the MT-03 at a dealer without needing it...it really helps sell bikes when people can ride them and understand whether it will work or not! Let me know what you think after tmrw morning's video, I think it's a cool bike :-)
Can we do less hand time on the screen. That hand wanted fame. Better off without the hands in the way.
Will do, thanks for the constructive criticism!
Definitely a case of “Jazz hands”. 😁
Thanks for a pretty good review Alex, but your "jiggly pointy hand thing" is really very distracting and ultimately annoying. It adds nothing to and in fact detracts from the delivery of the good information and thoughts you have. Also, please slow your delivery down - you speak way to fast! Considering getting one of these very soon (downsizing from a 1200 cc bike) Keep up the good work though...
As twice owner of an R3 first was a 2015 now a 2019/2020. I’m not sure if a naked/street fighter MT/R3 works? I’m courteous to see how Alex feels about it. I loved my first one so much I bought another but a street fighter version?
I think it's great for the street fighter segment haha, different type of rider but they made it work brilliantly
I was gonna get Duke 390 however I'm considering Yamaha or Honda now. Don't think KTM can measure up
That was really really helpful.
Really
Really really. :-)
😁
For stunts is it worth selling my z125 and get this
Could you use this bike for day trips ? For a beginners point of view
absolutely. I take mine on 4+ hour rides and when I get home I still want to ride more. Just be wary of long highway/interstate rides because as a naked bike, it has the same weakness to wind that all nakeds do. Other than that you can throw some saddle bags on it and have a blast!
I hate these scooped seats.
Why can't they be like the UJM style from the 70's and 80's.
Not everyone is under 5'8"
With Cap - Regular American Dude, without cap Jorge Lorenzo lol. I think it makes more sense to get a 390 duke unless reliability is your thing
Hahaha right on 🤙
mt03 has 2 piston duke has single piston
If I'm gonna drop 5 grand or so on something I am not about having it fail on me unless I fucked something up. For me, the Duke 390 just plain isnt an option. It's a cool bike though not gonna lie.
Great vid.. top speed??
I didn't get it over about 70mph during the testing, it feels like it will easily break 100mph though...plenty fast enough haha
nice review
Thanks DJ! And thanks for watching it!
Bro Great review. But whats up with your right nostril at the beginning of the video? 00:04
Hell I have no idea haha, I just got off the bike and pulled my helmet off, and it was very hot outside...so it's either sweat or some other debris. Thanks for pointing it out haha...I generally don't focus much on what I personally look like so much as the content delivered, so I tend to not even see things like that.
@@AlexSimmons11c I do the same thing Brother. Amazing Video. I am thinking about getting an MT-03 so your video was very helpful. Subscribed with notifications turned on.
Does it have slipper clutch buddy?
você sabe se vai vir essa nave para o Barazil ano que vem ?
Desculpe, não sei se isso vai chegar ao brasil!
Chegou, com um preço consideravelmente mais alto em reais, seguindo o dolar.
Im 184cm, do you think this one is too small for me?
You should still fit fine but it will depend on how you personally are built and your own comfort level, you'll need to go sit on one!
@@AlexSimmons11c Thanks for the tips 🙂
I'm 186cm I own one it fits my legs perfectly but I have short legs for my height. Go sit on one for a while at a dealership and see if you fit under the tank shoulders.
Wow.. my dream bike soon.. can you give it to me??.. peace.. ✌🏻😂🤣
Hahaha I wish I could hand out bikes
I rode my buddy's and loved it, great bike I want one. But the seat is GARBAGE! and if you have long legs its a bit cramped.
How tall are you? Would it fit a 6’3’’ guy?
I am 5'9" and it fits me like a glove, I think it would fit fine for a 6'3" guy but your knees won't be as comfy as mine haha. Go sit on one and try it out see what you think
Unfortunately in the UK its a hard sell, nobody wants it.
Your very very wrong
You talk too much dude.
It can't touch the 390 duke, but no small bike can! If you want to do wheelies, slides etc. with authority buy the duke! If you know your shit and you want to thrash it within an inch of it's life.......buy the duke!
I prefer confident reliability. All I had to do on my starter yammy 125 was to change the spark plug. If this can do a 100 and be calm at 70 that's all you need on a naked, unless it's dry windless Arizona.